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Earl's Palace

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The extensive remains of one of the finest examples of post-medieval architecture in Scotland, located beside the Cathedral and opposite the old Bishop's Palace. The Earl's Palace was built by Earl Patrick Stewart in 1600, using forced labour to create a grand residence in French Renaissance style. Stewart was executed in 1615 and the palace passed to the Bishops of Orkney. A must see for visitors to Orkney!
Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW15 1PD

About Earl's Palace
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: In the centre of Kirkwall opposite St Magnus Cathedral. Free parking at Kirkwall harbour (5 minutes walk)
Website: Earl's Palace
Phone: 01856 871 918
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Nearest Attractions Bishop’s Palace - 0 miles (Historic Property) Tankerness House Museum - 0.1 miles (Museum) St Magnus Cathedral - 0.1 miles (Cathedral) Grain Earth-House - 0.7 miles (Prehistoric) Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn - 2.5 miles (Prehistoric) Rennibister Earth-House - 3.4 miles (Prehistoric) Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn - 5.3 miles (Prehistoric) Cottascarth and Rendall Moss RSPB - 6.5 miles (Countryside)

Nearest Towns and Villages Berwick-upon-Tweed - 223.1 miles away Tweedmouth - 226.1 miles away Spittal - 226.2 miles away Norham - 227.5 miles away Holy Island - 231.9 miles away Etal - 232.4 miles away Wark-on-Tweed - 232.7 miles away Ford - 233.6 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Far North - 26.9 miles from Earl's Palace Dunnet Head, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £225

Windhaven - 26.9 miles from Earl's Palace Thurso, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £350

3 Francis Street - 37.8 miles from Earl's Palace Wick, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £170

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Nearest Hotels

Albert Hotel - 0.2 miles from Earl's Palace Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £100.00

Lav Rockha Guest House - 0.9 miles from Earl's Palace Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £40.00

Sands Hotel - 9.6 miles from Earl's Palace Burray, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £75.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Houton Bay Lodge - 8.8 miles from Earl's Palace Orphir, Highlands and Islands From: £45.00

Links Lodge - 87.9 miles from Earl's Palace Lossiemouth, Grampian From: £45.00

The Lodge Elgin - 93.2 miles from Earl's Palace Elgin, Grampian From: £60.00

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Kirkwall
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